How do you remove and install a latch and cable for the hood release on Ford Mustang?

To replace the latch, one is required to start with the removal of the upper radiator cover by unscrewing the nuts. Drawing a line on the body around the latch is important especially when fixing it which must be done by unscrewing the latch retaining bolts on the radiator support then removing the latch. Release the cable hood latch and detach the hood release cable from the latch assembly. For installation, do the steps in reverse but you should ensure that the latch is set in such a way that when closed it locks on the hood and also compress the hood bumpers a little. To remove the cable first it has to be disconnected from the latch assembly. Using a piece of stiff wire relocate the cable through the car back to the firewall removing all the cable retaining clips. Inside the car, unlatch the driver side floor carpeting, then unscrew the two bolts that secure the release lever and you take out the hood release lever. Take the cable and the grommet into the passenger compartment so that the wire is seen, if the new cable has a grommet fitting then replace the damaged cable with the new one. Then from the engine side move the wire through the firewall while on installation, adjust the grommet from the passengers side so that it can be properly placed back in the firewall.

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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: 6W6Z-16700-A
$116.63 MSRP: $170.52
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- Other Name: Latch Assy - Hood; Latch, Lock
- Manufacturer Note: Hood Latch
- Replaces: 4R3Z-16700-AA, F87Z-16700-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: FR3Z-16700-B
$69.54 MSRP: $101.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch, Lock
- Manufacturer Note: Ajar Switch Internal To Latch
- Replaces: FR3Z-16700-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2020 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: AR3Z-16700-A
$46.99 MSRP: $67.52
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- Other Name: Latch Assy - Hood; Latch, Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: FR3Z-16700-A
$69.54 MSRP: $101.67
You Save: $32.13 (32%)
Ships in 1-2 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assy - Hood
- Manufacturer Note: Ajar Switch Internal To Latch
- Replaced by: FR3Z-16700-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2017 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: JR3Z-16700-A
$76.55 MSRP: $111.92
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: LATCH ASY - HOOD; Latch, Lock
- Manufacturer Note: Ajar Switch Internal To Latch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: 4R3Z-16700-AA
$116.63 MSRP: $170.52
You Save: $53.89 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assy - Hood
- Replaced by: 6W6Z-16700-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang LATCH ASY - HOOD
Part Number: KR3Z-16700-D
$100.58 MSRP: $147.05
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch, Lock
- Replaces: KR3Z-16700-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2022 Ford Mustang | 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: E6DZ-16700-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assy - Hood; Latch, Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1993 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: F6ZZ-16700-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assy - Hood; Lock
- Manufacturer Note: FROM 7/95
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1998 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD-E, 5MT
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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: 3R3Z-16700-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assy - Hood; Lock
- Replaces: XR3Z-16700-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2004 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 3.8L OHV EFI, 6 Cyl 3.9L OHV EFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI S/C, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4AT 4R70W, 4AT 4R75W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (T450D), 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 5MT, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Tremec T56, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang LATCH Assembly - HOOD
Part Number: KR3Z-16700-C
$77.17 MSRP: $112.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch, Lock
- Replaces: KR3Z-16700-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2024 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Mustang LATCH ASY - HOOD
Part Number: E1TZ16700A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: F4ZZ-16700-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assy - Hood; Lock
- Manufacturer Note: BEFORE 7/95
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L OHV EFI, 6 Cyl 3.9L OHV EFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI S/C, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4AT 4R75W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (T450D), 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Tremec T56, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- 1994-1995 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4AT AOD-E, 5MT
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Ford Mustang Latch Assembly - Hood
Part Number: XR3Z-16700-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assy - Hood
- Replaced by: 3R3Z-16700-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2003 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 3.8L OHV EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI S/C, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT 4R75W, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 5MT, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (T450D), 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Tremec T56, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

Ford Mustang Hood Latch

Hood Latch on Ford Mustang automobiles has the important safety requirement of making certain that the bonnet is closed when in use. This component is placed right in front, under the front end of the hood in as much as it serves as protective barrier so that the hood cannot be opened accidentally while the car is on the road. The Ford Mustang Hood Latch principal function is to provide safety of the essential under-hood items that include the engine, radiator and battery which are fundamental to a car. Blow, it is possible that the appearance and the operation of the Ford Mustang Hood Latch have gradually changed for the purpose of improving the security and the strength. Every Hood Latch that designers create for the Ford Mustang is to guarantee that the hood is safely locked to prevent it from opening during the drive. While specific types and styles of Hood Latches used in various Ford Mustang models were not detailed, the overarching goal remains consistent: to provide the desired fit, so that the hood locks into position securely over the car and shields other critical driveshaft and mechanical parts underneath the hood.

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Ford Mustang Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Latch Assembly - Hood
6W6Z-16700-A
Q: How do you remove and install a latch and cable for the hood release on Ford Mustang?
A: To replace the latch, one is required to start with the removal of the upper radiator cover by unscrewing the nuts. Drawing a line on the body around the latch is important especially when fixing it which must be done by unscrewing the latch retaining bolts on the radiator support then removing the latch. Release the cable hood latch and detach the hood release cable from the latch assembly. For installation, do the steps in reverse but you should ensure that the latch is set in such a way that when closed it locks on the hood and also compress the hood bumpers a little. To remove the cable first it has to be disconnected from the latch assembly. Using a piece of stiff wire relocate the cable through the car back to the firewall removing all the cable retaining clips. Inside the car, unlatch the driver side floor carpeting, then unscrew the two bolts that secure the release lever and you take out the hood release lever. Take the cable and the grommet into the passenger compartment so that the wire is seen, if the new cable has a grommet fitting then replace the damaged cable with the new one. Then from the engine side move the wire through the firewall while on installation, adjust the grommet from the passengers side so that it can be properly placed back in the firewall.